Trump transition team to roll back Biden EV, emissions policies Trump plans to cut EV support, impose tariffs on battery materials. Reuters | December 16, 2024 | 7:09 am
Barrick to halt Mali operations if shipments remain blocked If Mali continues to impede shipments from Loulo-Gounkoto, the country's largest gold mine, Barrick will cease operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2024 | 3:53 am
Weaker growth and mining slowdown pressuring Australia, Treasurer says Earnings from iron ore, Australia’s major export, are forecast to decline on waning prices that have dropped about a quarter this year. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2024 | 11:11 am
Australia’s CEFC invests $75m in homegrown critical minerals The CEFC was established in 2012 by the Australian government to help achieve its national goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Staff Writer | December 15, 2024 | 11:02 am
US foreign investment panel split on Nippon-US Steel deal CFIUS has until Dec. 22 to make a decision on whether to approve, block or extend the timeline for the deal's review. Reuters | December 15, 2024 | 10:30 am
Nornickel will return to positive free cash flow in 2025, CEO says However, CEO Vladimir Potanin said the company will not distribute dividends before then. Reuters | December 14, 2024 | 9:33 am
Forensic technology aids Brazil’s crackdown on illicit Amazon gold trade Historically, gold is notoriously difficult to trace, especially once metal from different sources has been melted together, erasing the original signatures. Reuters | December 14, 2024 | 8:36 am
Copper price: What’s in store for 2025 The bellwether metal had a rollercoaster 2024, will next year bring more wild swings? Frik Els | December 13, 2024 | 5:48 pm
Chinese coal prices slump to year’s low as stimulus disappoints China’s coal market has been in steady decline since late September and has shed 14% from its high near the start of the year. Bloomberg News | December 13, 2024 | 4:35 pm
